US Bridges

US 62B-S 9-MARION over RR White River

Fair

Marion County, Arkansas · .50 MI E of JCT 412/62 · Structure no. 000000000000702

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
1,805 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62B-S 9-MARION over RR White River is a concrete arch - thru carrying US 62B-S 9-MARION over RR White River in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2028. The structure is 1,805 ft (550.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62B-S 9-MARION
CrossesRR White River
Location.50 MI E of JCT 412/62
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.26778, -92.54738
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,805 ft (550.2 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62B-S 9-MARION over RR White River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 62B-S 9-MARION over RR White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 62B-S 9-MARION over RR White River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 62B-S 9-MARION over RR White River?

The structure is 1,805 ft (550.2 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 62B-S 9-MARION over RR White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.